Rathinirvedam (English: Adolescent Desire) is a 1978 Malayalamcoming-of-age film directed by Bharathan based on the novel of the same name written by Padmarajan who also wrote the script.
The film's story revolves around a teenager (played by Krishnachandran) who falls in love with a woman older than he is (played by Jayabharathi). The storyline of the film miffed many for its sensitive portrayal of the lead as well as garnered appreciation for its narrative. It is said to have redefined the art of movie making in South India, and hence regarded as a landmark in Indian film history. The film was also one of the biggest box office hits in Kerala's history. It inspires similar productions all over South India, even decades after its release.

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Ask him if he had copied the theme from Bharathan's Rathinirvedam released 25
years ago, pat comes the reply. "In fact, from SPARE NO PUNCHES: Koirala and
Nair five such films. I shamelessly lifted some scenes." Nair says he has refused ...

Vadakakkoru Hridayam (1978) and Itha Ivide Vare (1977), both from
Padmarajan's novels and scripts; and Bharatan with Rathinirvedam (1978) and
Thakara(1979), both again from Padmarajan's stories and scripts; and Hariharan
with ...

It immediately captured attention and was quickly followed by several other
award-winning films. In 1981 he won the Ramu Kariat award for the Best Director
for Chatta. THE DIRECTOR FILMOGRAPHY Rathinirvedam Aravam Thakara ...